Hazmat team responds to odor of gas in Chili

The scene on Andony Lane Wednesday afternoon.

The Chili Fire Department responded to a report of an odor of gasoline in the basement of 56 Andony Lane late Wednesday afternoon. Homeowner Mary Vail noticed the odor while babysitting her grandchild.

Chief Don Johnson said about two dozen homes were checked, but only seven or eight homes were affected and no homes were evacuated.

Vail noticed a car parked in the street near the storm drain and believes the car leaked gas. She then called 911.

The Monroe County Hazardous Materials Team was called to the scene. They flushed the sewers with thousands of gallons of water and self-ventilated the affected homes.

It was determined that there were no long-term health hazards. Andony Lane was closed for an hour during the investigation.